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APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V vs APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V

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  • 12identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V has 2 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V (5 kVA vs 3 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V has 1,900 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V (4000 W vs 2100 W). The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V has 9.3 min more typical backup time at full load than the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V (14.1 min vs 4.8 min). Certification: CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778, RoHS 7b on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V, CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778 on the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V. Interface: DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V, Smart-Slot on the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V:3 kVA
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V:5 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V:2100 W
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V:4000 W
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V:14.1 min
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V:4.8 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V:33.9 min
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V:15.1 min
  • Cable length
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V:2.44 m
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V:3.05 m
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V:54.5 kg
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V:58.1 kg
  • Interface
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V:DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V:Smart-Slot
  • Input connection type
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V:NEMA L5-30P
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V:NEMA L14-30P

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 3000VA Rack Tower 120V, Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V to 208/120V
26 specifications
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers3 kVA5 kVA
Output powerDiffers2100 W4000 W
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise level55 dB55 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Battery2 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers14.1 min4.8 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers33.9 min15.1 min
Battery recharge time2.50 h2.50 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthDiffers2.44 m3.05 m
LED indicatorsYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 15000 m0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778, RoHS 7bCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers54.5 kg58.1 kg
Other features3 differ
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232, Smart-SlotSmart-Slot
Output connectionsKnown for one6x NEMA 5-15R 2x NEMA 5-20RUnknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA L5-30PNEMA L14-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)432 x 660 x 130 mm432 x 660 x 130 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConfigurable for 208 or 240 nominal output voltage

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